true art is not only the product in itself, but more than that it is also the ephemeral moment in which the artist is possessed by a creative impulse that brings them back to their -nullpunkt-. ideas flow in a merging of creativity and emotion without the artist trying to think... when the artist manages to retain the -nullpunkt- as the frame of reference in his artwork, that is what mohammed understands as true art. the product becomes a hommage to that moment.
adrian younges contribution to the produced by series, featuring georgia anne muldrow, estelle, gallant and black thought. comes with all instrumentals on the flip.
der gesuchte tune aus dem jahre 1981 erscheint erstmalig als offizielle 7-inch single! nachdem us-star dj khaled in seinem hit holy mountain- die stimme billy boyos von one spliff a day prominent einsetzte war es an der zeit die archive zu sichten und das original top-a-top zu remastern und mit der dubversion der roots radics im scientist mix auf vinyl zu veröffentlichen. die single kommt im ansprechenden glanzlack-picture sleeve als europäische pressung.
intrepid, hard-hitting steppers from london producer junior loves. self-released 4-track 10- with hand-drawn artwork, cut by leon at music house, limited press.
NIGERIA 70, NO WAHALA: HIGHLIFE, AFRO-FUNK & JUJU 1973-1987 (2LP)
2x12 Inch 26.03.19
for fans of: fela kuti, king sunny ade, victor uwaifo, seun kuti, lijadu sisters, william onyeabor, ebenezer obey, africa express, tony allen, odion iruoje, orlando julius, francis bebey, e.t. mensah
repress - a previously unreleased album, blending gnawa, funk and rock - recorded 1973 in morocco by a three generation family band. the vinyl lp includes a download code.
the midnight hour is black excellence: an ode to the cultural sophistication that the harlem renaissance established for its people. the midnight hour is comprised of ali shaheed muhammad and adrian younge, alongside a tight rhythm section and a full orchestra.
when reggae masters turn hits into jamaican groove. sly robbie, alpha blondy, marcia griffiths, horace andy, morgan heritage, gregory isaacs, inna de yard, alton ellis, ken boothe, jimmy riley... they all play the game with their new versions of hits of today and yesterday.
HOLD ON TO WHAT YOU GOT / CRY OF THE WEREWOLF (7 INCH)
7 Inch 17.06.19
das vp sublabel 17 north parade präsentiert eines der besten stücke von dem in kennerkreisen hochgeschätzten sänger michael prophet, erstmalig mit der dubversion von den roots radics im scientist mix auf einer 7-inch single! damit ist der auftakt gemacht zu einer ganzen reihe von single veröffentlichungen zu den feierlickeiten 40 jahre vp in usa 1979 - 2019
the 10 tracks project was produced with the contribution of gabriel govea ramos on guitar/bass guitar. featuring pink siifu, mamoyo and spote breeze on vocals.
this album brings to light the strength and endurance of us as humans. a personal journey and documentation of most of the obstacles we have faced as we have moved from 2 different worlds and how we have overcome these struggles through the freedomof art and music through a firm connection with our roots and culture. it s music from our soul telling stories how we were told growing up and merging grooves and african rhythms to exhibit the spirit of africa in relation to where we are in the diasport k.o.g
originally released in 1982 on the short-lived lyncell records imprint, bbe music is excited to present the brilliant and ultra-rare album ‘african sunset’ by south african band kabasa.
numbered reissue on black 180 gram double vinyl. return of the boom bap is krs-one’s first official solo album, released in 1993. it peaked on the billboard 200 charts at position 37 and the album has sold over 300.000 copies. the album was selected as one of the source’s 100 best rap albums.